Northeast-B Symphonic Band
Tom Molter

Bio coming soon

Northeast-B Concert Choir
Barbara Tappa

Barbara Tappa is currently the director of Le Donne, a community treble choir in Spokane, WA. She retired from public school teaching in 2022. She taught for 23 years, the last 15 as the Director of Choral Music at Joel E. Ferris High School in Spokane, Washington. Barbara has been a cantor and choir director at Catholic churches in the United States, Japan and Norway. She is an active guest conductor and adjudicator. In 2016 Barbara was the WMEA Washington State High School Music Educator of the Year. Barbara has served as Choral Curriculum Officer for Washington Music Educators Association and is currently Past President of Washington American Choral Director’s Association.

Northeast-B wind symphony
Joshua Parrill

Joshua Parrill is a passionate music educator and performer currently in his 10th year of teaching. He serves as the Director of Bands and Orchestras at Harrison Middle School in Sunnyside, WA, where he inspires young musicians to unlock their potential and discover the lifelong joy of music. Prior to this role, Joshua spent seven years teaching elementary music, building strong foundations for countless students.

In addition to his work in education, Joshua is the Director of the Yakima Valley Community Band and Yakima Valley Big Band, a non-profit semi-professional organization with a storied history spanning over 100 years. He is also the former director of the Ellensburg Big Band, which has represented its community on the international stage with performances in Sanda City, Japan, and Christchurch, New Zealand.

As an active saxophonist, Joshua regularly performs with the Isolation Big Band, the Stephanie Steele Quintet, and the Eastern Washington Wind Symphony. These opportunities reflect his belief in music as a lifelong passion and pursuit.

Joshua is deeply committed to helping students find their unique voice and passion for music. He encourages every musician to recognize the value they bring to their ensemble, emphasizing that the collective sound improves with each individual contribution, regardless of skill level. His ultimate goal is to inspire students to continue their musical journey beyond high school and college, fostering a community where music remains a meaningful and enriching part of life.